https://smartphones.gadgethacks.com/how-to/4-most-durable-premium-smartphones-for-clumsy-people-0175454/

Samsung reportedly signs deal with Apple to make 160 million OLED panels for iPhone 8

http://abc13.com/news/pigeon-caught-smuggling-cellphone-into-jail/1755828/

http://www.consumerreports.org/car-safety/rising-us-highway-deaths-prompt-call-for-cell-phone-ban/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/02/14/nokia-bring-back-historic-3310/

Tennessee lawmakers may ban cell phone use for drivers 17 and under

http://www.waynecojournalbanner.com/online_features/business_and_careers/article_568a9abb-e961-5a12-8ba0-aa0f931c5cf9.htmlhttp://www.1079thelink.com/blogs/kelly-meyers/are-you-getting-sick-because-your-cell-phone

A robot that installs screen protectors. Do we really need this?

The iPhone 8 will DEFINITELY have game-changing wireless charging feature, claims Apple analyst ‘Ming the Merciless’

Samsung may finally give us a folding smartphone later this year

Verizon Protection Plan Open Enrollment Starts Today, Now Offers Same Day Cracked Screen Replacement

http://www.verizon.com/about/news/dont-break-over-screen-cracks-get-back-together-your-phone-and-get-same-day-repairs-verizon

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Bad-news-10-worse-battery-life-on-Samsung-Galaxy-S7-and-S7-Edge-after-Android-7.0-Nougat-update_id90859

https://appadvice.com/post/robot-apply-iphone-screen-protector/738000

http://www.gsmarena.com/vulnerabilities_found_in_oneplus_3_and_3t_with_older_oxygenos-news-23329.php

http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/10/14574686/oneplus-3t-128gb-storage-now-available

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/02/report-xiaomi-to-launch-pinecone-smartphone-soc-within-a-month/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2017/02/09/iphone-x-likely-to-be-most-expensive-mainstream-phone-ever-but-itll-be-worth-it/#680d5634b65b

https://www.fastcompany.com/3068004/innovation-agents/heres-why-apples-10th-anniversary-iphone-will-likely-cost-more-than-1000

https://www.macrumors.com/2017/02/08/sharp-lead-on-7-billion-plant/

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/02/09/samsung-factory-made-note-7-batteries-catches-fire/

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/self-destructing-phone/

http://mashable.com/2017/02/10/iphone-7-matte-black-paint-chipped/#7SlaQd1oGOqP

http://www.theverge.com/2017/2/3/14496656/donald-trump-phone-twitter-hack-spyware-hot-mic

http://www.cultofmac.com/465348/hacker-spills-code-used-to-crack-san-bernardino-iphone/

http://abc7chicago.com/news/bbb-growing-number-of-can-you-hear-me-phone-scams-in-chicago-area/1734937/

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/2/2/14490872/lg-g6-photos-leak-gloss-finish-back

http://www.forbes.com/sites/bensin/2017/02/02/new-leak-photo-of-lg-g6-shows-a-sexy-all-black-phone/#245734763350

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/2/2/14486366/lg-patent-wraparound-vertical-phone-display-screen-why

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Apple-patented-a-wristband-that-could-increase-the-Apple-Watchs-battery-life_id90665

https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s8-tease-at-mobile-world-congress/

http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/mobile-phones/1404927/samsung-galaxy-s8-uk-release-date-price-specs-rumours-and-wish-list-official

https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s8-batteries-supplier-report-murata-manufacturing/

Sony is selling fewer Xperia phones, but the mobile unit is making money again

This is the Phonecast for Monday January 30th 2017 where we talk about challenges and solutions for running a phone repair business. In fact a lot of the information that you’ll find here applies to any service related business. Questions, compliments, and requests for specific topics of discussion are encouraged so leave a comment here, on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, or drop a line to [email protected]

Using the pattern unlock on your Android device may not be a good idea. Neither is taking a selfie that shows your fingerprint. Will the next iPhone have a curved edge display or is Apple planning to use flexible LCDs for a different device? The LG G6 will not have a removable battery or wireless charging? So what is the good news?

Sources:

Complex Android Pattern Lock Can Be Cracked In First Attempt

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/01/12/peace-sign-selfies-could-let-hackers-copy-fingerprints/

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/194698/20170127/man-sentenced-to-nine-months-in-prison-over-celebgate-case.htm

https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-track-down-a-lost-apple-airpod/

iOS 10.3 Will Add WiFi Calling To Verizon iCloud Devices

http://www.digitaltrends.com/business/japan-display-flexible-lcd/

This is our best look at the LG G6

http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/1/27/14411512/lg-g6-specs-google-assistant

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2017/01/galaxy-s8-gets-pictured-no-home-button-huge-5-8-and-6-2-inch-displays/

Just a few tips about avoiding injuries.